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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 23 hours ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Salisbury, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $102K/yr

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of laboratory procedures and ensure accurate testing and analysis. The role involves advanced laboratory procedures, quality control, and collaboration with medical staff to support patient care.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician occupation

Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures - recognizes deviation from expected results - and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles

Recognizes and communicates pre-defined critical results affecting patient care

Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis - requesting new specimens if determined to be unusable

Prepares specimens for analysis - ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained

Selects - performs - evaluates - and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols

Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction and locates and implements corrections

Performs quality control procedures on equipment - reagents - and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports

Calibrates - standardizes - adjusts - and maintains instruments

Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring

Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs

Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures

Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e. - history - medications etc.) to verify results

Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results

Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly

Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system

Performs venipunctures and collects other specimens as required

Instructs - assists - and advises medical technicians - students - medical staff - and patients as necessary regarding questions including - but not limited to - patient testing - specimen collection - equipment - and ordering requirements

Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program

Adheres to all facility - local - state - and federal safety requirements

Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines

Qualification

Laboratory proceduresQuality control proceduresInstrument calibrationData analysisInstructional skillsCommunication skills

Required